Detergent Definition

dĭ-tûrjənt
detergents
noun
detergents
A cleansing substance; specif., a surface-active chemical preparation, as, now esp., a linear alkyl sulfonate, that is capable of emulsifying dirt or oil.
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adjective
Cleansing.
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Other Word Forms of Detergent

Noun

Singular:
detergent
Plural:
detergents

Origin of Detergent

  • From French détergent.

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Detergent Sentence Examples

  • Wash the garments using a soft and gentle detergent.

  • If for whatever reason your Gund toy no longer has this tag, then surface wash the plush with a mild detergent.

  • Rinse the diapers, then wash with a non-biological detergent.

  • Adding a good heavy-duty detergent the contamination is reduced much more to well below the target level.

  • A small amount of mild detergent or bubble bath will not harm your garden.

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Words Starting With

DDEDET

Words Ending With

TNTENT

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9 Letter Words9 Letter Words Starting With D9 Letter Words Ending With T